On this day in 1981: Failed assassination attempt against U.S. President Ronald Reagan
On March 30, 1981, U.S. President Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt outside the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. ...
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On this day in 1945: Bob Marley was born
Bob Marley (1945-1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who became a global cultural icon and played a pivotal ...
On this day in 1981: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was assassinated by members of the radical fringe of the Muslim opposition.
Anwar Sadat, Egypt's third president, left an indelible mark on his nation and the Middle East during his tenure from ...
On this day in 1981: Launch of first space shuttle
Title: Inaugural Flight: The Historic Launch of the Space Shuttle in 1981 In the annals of space exploration, few events ...
On this day in 1982: The cable television network MTV debuted
MTV, short for Music Television, has been a cultural phenomenon since its inception in 1981. Originally envisioned as a channel ...
On this day in 1981: Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London
In what was a defining moment of the 20th century, Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles of Wales exchanged vows ...